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We clip the following items from the Capital of March 13th: Yesterday it seemed as though the city was turned over to the students, at least such parts as the hotel offices, state house library and other public places. They began to arrive on the moon train on the Santa Fe, and by evening, several hundred, including the students at Washburn, were in the city. The boys of the University came up in force, their delegation numbering over 145. Many of them wore plug hats and carried canes, and as they came marching up Fifth street, in a body, the scene was very suggestive to many of college days gone by. The delegation from Baldwin City was also strong, consisting of fifty-eight. The other colleges represented—Emporia College-, the State Normal school at Emporia, and Ottawa University--have each sent delegations to encourage their favorite orators, but as the last named institutions are some distance from Topeka, the number in attendance is necessarily smaller than from the State University and Baldwin. W. Y. Morgan, city editor of the Lawrence Herald-Tribune, was in the city yesterday to attend the oratorical contest The local department of the Herald-Tribune, since Mr. Morgan took charge, several months ago, has been exceptionally bright and newsy. A. H. HORTON. The following table shows the grades of the orators as marked by the three judges. Ewing Herbert, the gentleman who represented the college of Emporia in the oratorical contest last night, is city editor of the Emporia Evening News. Besides attending college regularly, he has performed the duties of news gatherer, and the popularity of the News in Emporia is due largely to its excellent local department. GENERAL BLAIR. J. R. BURTON. Miss Hoaglin 60 90 97 94 91 Miss Boomer 65 95 96 92 91 Rainbow 65 95 96 92 91 Herbert 88 98 85 97 91 Greenloops 90 91 94 91 91 Crane 90 91 94 91 91 Miss Hoaglin ... 85 95 85 80 84 Miss Boomer ... 85 95 85 80 84 Bunkal ... 87 87 85 70 80 Hortell ... 87 87 70 80 84 Groomes ... 85 95 85 80 84 The constitution provides, that the man who is marked highest by the greatest number of judges, shall be declared the victor; in other words, the man the aggregate sum of whose markings is least. According to this, Cyrus Crane and R. M. Randall, Jr., were ties. The constitution further provides, that in the case of a tie in the manner described, the highest general average shall be taken into account. Adding the averages of each judge, and dividing by three, we have the following final result: Crane, $93\frac{2}{3}$; Randall, $92\frac{3}{4}$; Greenles, $88\frac{3}{4}$; Miss Boomer, $87\frac{1}{4}$; Miss Hoaglin, $85\frac{3}{4}$; Herbert, $84\frac{1}{4}$. The key-note to the prize oration delivered by Mr. Cyrus W. Crane, of the Kansas University, was its adaptation to the affairs of the day. Judge Tourgee, in his recent lecture here, made a great point on the importance of a title of any kind to a literary production. In no man's history has this proven more true than in his own. The book that made him famous was entitled, "A Fool's Errand," by one of the fools. But the lecture he delivered here was called "A Story-Teller's Story," and none knew what it meant. His audience would have been twice as large if people had known that he was going to deliver a literary lecture on how to construct a popular and enduring novel. The recent oratorical contest here not only illustrated the importance of this point, but also the paramount importance of choosing a good tungible topic. The two prize orations had the best groundwork to build on—"individual Men and the Masses," and "Martin Luther." A cology of a great character is always a subjet that an orator can wax eloquent upon anything can inspire him. Mr. Randall, of Baker, treated his subject in a comprehensive manner, which no doubt went far towards securing to him the second prize. But Mr. Crane's topic was original as well as strong, and justly should have weighed much in his favor. It is hard for a sympathetic audience to remember that all these points and many others have been considered by the judges before the orations are delivered. If the orations depended upon the deliver, Miss Honglin was without doubt entitled to the second prize. It is safe to say that a popular vote by the audience would have given Miss Honglin the second prize almost unanimously. — Topela Capital. NOTES. War Against Students. When I was a youngster, says a writer, I witnessed a war of hats. It originated at Harvard. Certain under-graduates who wished to distinguish themselves, took to wearing what is common at Universities abroad, the mortar-board or head gear which consists of a skull cap surmounted by a black square of the same material. These were sported not in the precincts of Harvard College only, but conspicuously in the streets of Boston. The truckmen and carmens of the city choose to regard the hats as a pretentious symbol of aristocracy, and many of the protesting drivers consequently doned in ridicule vast caricatures of the scholars. Hats sometimes decorated with cabbage leaves, onions and other ostentatious ornaments. Hence, when the Harvard lads came in contact with those who wore their absurd copies fierce fights ensued, and were continued until the faculty and the police had to combine to bring them to an end. But such is not the case here, as all students wearing one of Abe Levy's stylish hats are regarded as gentlemen and are not molested. Abe always carries a large and complete line of the latest styles. Call and see him. Menger has what you want. Abe Levy has an elegant line of gents hose. The result at Topeka will soon be known, but in the meantime buy one of those Colored Shirts at Bromel-sick's. Fine hats of every style at Bromelick's. Abe Levy is the students' popular hatter and furnisher. Base ball gloves of all kinds from 25c to $3 in price at Smith's News Depot. Menger will sell you what you ask for. Four-in-hand ties, somethin new, just received at Abe Levy's. Bargains in odd pants suitable for school wear at the Boston Square Dealing Clothing House.—A. Urbansky. Menger will sell as cheap as those who are here temporarily. Buy one of those stylish derbies from Bromeliick. We can save you 25 per cent on your furnishing goods and hats, all of the late styles, and first qualities, at Boston Square Dealing Clothing House. Menger talks boots and shoes boots and shoes,boots and shoes, al day long. If you want the latest thing out in wool or silk effect in dress goods you will find it at Innes'. Their display of dress goods and silks is immense. George Innes. The Leader. Fine Dunlap hats at Bromelsick's. Assignee Sale. The stock of J. S. Hand is in the hands of the assignee to be closed out at retail, job lot or wholesale. All goods at one half the regular price. Sheet music at 10e per sheet. Instrumental studies 50 per cent off. Spring styles in nobby suits at the Boston Square Dealing Clothing House. B. F. HILLIKER, Assignee. Over 300 base ball hats have been received at Smith's News Depot this week. Go and choose the kind you want before they go. Don't fail to visit the great Chicago assignee sale of boots and shoes at 815 Mass Sts. Respectfully. M. H. Brown & Co, Assignee. Kid gloves, all colors and sizes. at Abe Levy's. A. J. Griffin is now burning lime with his fine coal and selling Scranton and Osage City (all lump) without extra price. A very pretty shoe for gents, only $2.00 at Masons. For Osage City and Scranton shaft Coals, all lumps, go to Griffin's on Mass. St., south of M. E. Church, or West Winthrop St. Telephone 88. Novelties in Dress Goods. We are showing elegant novelties in dress goods. Something new and nobby. Entirely new fabrics. Geo. Innes. If you are needing any kind of shoes, at prices right, call at Mason's. Latest styles in neckwear to be found at Bromeliack's. Boots and shoes low for cash— Mason's. Have you seen Abe Levy's new line of hats. The students should all take in Patti Rosa, at Bowersock's opera house, on the 22nd. She is an actress of the first class, and has received the highest praise everywhere. Patti is bright, vivacious, beautiful and witty, unsurpassed in her songs and dances, and will undoubtedly draw a large house next Monday, when she will present the popular play "Zip." Bromelsick has a dandy line of Colored Dress Shirts. They are all the rage now, so go and choose yours before they are all sold. Have you seen the Mikado stock at Abe Levy's. Fine slippers at Mason's. Abe Levy has a full and complete one of E, & W. collars and cuffs. YOUR MOTHER Colored Shirts. used to dose you with Spring Medicines Now you are away from home don't neglect the dosing, but do it with palatable remedies, such as are sold by B. W. WOODWARD. McCONNELL. The Tailor has the largest and most complete stock of suitings, Pant goods, etc., to be found in the city. A liberal discount to students. TRY OUR BATAVIA BRAND and Vegetables Canned Fruits PACKED AT BATAVIA, N. Y. They are by far the best goods ever put upon this market Our stock of Fancy Groceries is very large and well selected. We make a specialty of FINE TEAS AND COFFEES, Both green and roasted. Cocoas, Chocolates and Fine Preserved Goods Look at our complete assortment of DRIED FRUITS domestic and imported. WHITCOMB BROS INDIANA CASH GROCERY 828 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan. Bottom Knocked Out of Every Article in my Line. NO COMPETITION! NO TRUST But Genuine Value for your Money. Remember the I. C. G. Flour, both Straight and High Patent, cannot be beat for quality, and at less price than comparative brands. Remember to call for the I. C. G. Soap when in the house. All goods will be sold below competition. BAYLESS MERCANTILE CO. CAN FIND A LARGE STOCK BOOKS and SUPPLIES AT University Book Store. POFF & SEARL, THE LIVE DRUGGISTS 709 Massachusetts St. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. W E are prepared to furnish, on short notice. kinds of Society and Fraternity Badges at lowest prices. H. J. RUSHMER & SON, Jewelers JOHN DAILEY, The Merchant Tailor HAS A FINE LINE OF WOOLENS. Across from the P, O, on Winthrop Street DR. F. H. WILSON DENTIST 135 Mass_St., LAWRENCE, KAN. PUBLISHED First-class Work at Moderate Charge Orophilian Boat ride mouth. The Pharm examination 3 The Kats hats their sub-rosso The zoology story work b The gentle last week has Oread need put a little li Base ball d athletes every the study balance of p The Fresh increased to Work hard Snow Hall small way. The Wash ball team bad it was about Sophomore reviewing being taken Miss That began to re coming exam Why don't have a car s the end of t From the tte., coming The botanical McGregor botaniour gatha The Phi Phil Delta,parties to r social li An elegant portal of t hing has the finest piece the city. The visitor be kept in thirds of book. W keep a re manner. On Thur, From Topo the library owing: Atlantic Old and Galaxy, a books are valuable an library is best in the If there above, whi to hear th atto!